2 ms·
True, but that's the best compromise to me next to open-source / ofl fonts (because let's not forget that fonts are software). I'm OK with paying for a level o
by JustFinishedBSG 5y ago
True, but that's the best compromise to me next to open-source / ofl fonts (because let's not forget that fonts are software).
I'm OK with paying for a level of use as long as it's generous and I'm not limited completely arbitrarily.
You'd be surprised by the number of foundries that explicitly forbid sub setting of the fonts (because that makes you an evil hacker I guess?), so you're not allowed to only use Latin on your website, gotta load the whole fucking thing.
The font has weird kerning and you want to fix it? Yeah, not sorry not allowed either.
The restrictions in font licenses are completely ridiculous.
- netr0ute 5y agoOn my website, I can't measure exactly how many page views there are because there are no tracking scripts or other ways to discern between bots and humans. That means any font that has a page view limitation is a complete non-starter for me. Therefore, it seems like OFL is the only "reasonable" option other than an unlimited font license.
- JustFinishedBSG 5y agoFortunately page views are based on the honor system. So you can use the fonts as long as its in good faith ... But there are so many good OFL or free fonts nowadays that it's not a problem anyway.
- netr0ute 5y agoWhat happens if my website gets really popular and nobody's there checking the analytics? Then that's a problem unless it's perpetually babysat all because of a font.
- pessimizer 5y agoThe font designer certainly isn't checking your analytics if you aren't. I assume that's the reason for the honor system.